Category Archives: The Business of Writing

Why Writers Should Take More Risks This Year

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Writing Coach

by Colleen M. Story It’s the start of a new year. Are you ready to take the next step in your writing career? If not, that’s okay. Do it anyway. Because no writer ever got anywhere waiting until she was … Continue reading →

Posted in Business Plan, Focus, Goal and Milestones, Goal Setting, Motivational, The Business of Writing, Time Management, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude | 5 Comments

Angela’s Tips for a Happier Writing Life

Posted on January 5, 2021 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Well folks, we made it: 2021. And while nothing’s really changed, I think we all feel a weight has lifted. The vaccine rollout has started and while it will take time to get to most of us, our collective gaze … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Business Plan, Focus, Goal Setting, Motivational, Social Networking, Time Management, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude, Writing Groups, Writing Time | 4 Comments

Happy 5th Birthday, One Stop for Writers!

Posted on October 5, 2020 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

It’s October, which is One Stop for Writers’ BIRTHDAY MONTH. Even better, we’re hitting a very special milestone: it’s been 5 years since the One Stop library opened its doors. FIVE YEARS. WOW! One Stop for Writers is our passion … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Goal and Milestones, One Stop For Writers, Past Events, Software and Services, Tools and Resources, Uncategorized, Writing Craft, Writing Resources | 14 Comments

Writers, Are You Struggling? It’s Time to Turn the Page

Posted on September 3, 2020 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

This year’s been a bit of a nightmare, hasn’t it? It feels like we’re living in the Upside Down. Between COVID, anxiety, financial stress, (and new responsibilities if you have school-aged children), you probably haven’t written as much as you’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Focus, Goal Setting, Motivational, The Business of Writing, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude, Writing Time | 1 Comment

Goal-Setting for Writers (During a Pandemic)

Posted on April 16, 2020 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

None of us enjoys uncertainty. And unfortunately, that’s what we have right now. A lot is happening outside the doors to our homes. Stress and worry have become part of our everyday. Life’s not easy at the moment and that … Continue reading →

Posted in Agents, Buying Books, Focus, Goal and Milestones, Goal Setting, Marketing, Motivational, Platform, Promotion, Publishing and Self Publishing, Reader Interest, Social Networking, The Business of Writing, Time Management, Uncategorized, Writer's Attitude, Writing Time | 12 Comments

The Writing Tip Double-Double

Posted on March 31, 2020 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Okay to start off, know that I am sending each and every one of you a mental hug right now. What a challenge this year has been so far. It’s surreal for me still, that all of this is happening. … Continue reading →

Posted in About Us, Focus, Goal Setting, Marketing, Motivational, One Stop For Writers, Promotion, The Business of Writing, Time Management, Writer's Attitude, Writer's Block, Writing Craft, Writing Time | 12 Comments

5 Reasons to Consider Translating Your Work

Posted on March 25, 2020 by ANGELA ACKERMAN

Happy to welcome Savannah Cardova from Reedsy who has some good information to share on book translations. As many of you know, we have a foreign rights agent and have sold rights to publishers in different countries. While some books … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Rights, Guest Post, Marketing, Publishing and Self Publishing, Reader Interest, Sales Numbers & Helpful Data, The Business of Writing, Uncategorized | 7 Comments